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10 Worst-Written Female Characters From 2020s Anime
Female anime characters from 2020s anime like MHA's Uraraka and Nezuko from Demon Slayer deserved better writing.
Netflix’s Yasuke Botched the Chance to to Tell the Story of Japan's First Black Samurai
Netflix's Yasuke anime delved into the fantastical and supernatural, but failed to expand on the historical story of his life as retainer.
What Historical Anime to Watch After The Heike Story
Fans of historical anime rejoice! There are more shows to explore after Heike Monogatari for a new excursion through history.
Yasuke Gets New Manga Adaptation
An adaptation of LeSean Thomas and Netflix's Yasuke is set to debut on July 27 in the pages of Monthly Spirits magazine in Japan.
Yasuke: 10 Best Characters, Ranked
The characters of Yasuke include samurai, ninja, robots, magic girls, & more. Which characters are the best?
Yasuke Vs. Castlevania: Which Is Netflix's Better Fantasy Horror Anime?
Yasuke and Castlevania are both highly-regarded fantasy horror series on Netflix, but one delivers a stronger story and character development.
Yasuke: One Villain Exposes European Missionaries' Complicated Japanese History
In Netflix's Yasuke, the villainous priest Abraham's actions reflect the complicated history of European missionaries in feudal Japan.
Yasuke: What the Netflix Series Gets Wrong About Samurai in Feudal Japan
Netflix’s Yasuke details the life of the historical Black samurai. But one of the show’s main plot threads misunderstands the very nature of samurai.
Yasuke: Who Is the Monstrous Priest - and What's His Plan?
Netflix's Yasuke holds a dark secret regarding the monstrous priest known as Father Abraham.
Yasuke: 10 Strongest Characters, Ranked
Yasuke has characters ranging from samurai to magical beings, but who is the strongest among them?
Netflix's Yasuke Wasted Its Best and Most LETHAL Army
After initially positioning a certain crew as the best and most lethal army around, Netflix's Yasuke proceeds to waste their potential.
Netflix's Yasuke: Why the Dark General Is the Series' REAL Villain
Yasuke battles against many powerful enemies in his Netflix anime, but his main villain isn't the series' final 'boss,' it's someone tied to his past.
Yasuke: 10 Best Fights, Ranked
Yasuke is full of many epic battles that involve samurai, magic, & robots.
5 Ways Yasuke Is Historically Accurate (& 5 It’s Not)
Yasuke is a historical anime about the only Black man who became a samurai. Which parts of the series are historically accurate?
Netflix's Yasuke: The Heartbreaking Post-Credits Scene, Explained
Netflix's Yasuke has an emotional post-credits sequence, with the Black samurai gaining much-needed closure on a past ally in the feudal wars.
Flying Lotus Says Yasuke Anime Is ‘Just the Beginning’
Musician Flying Lotus says that the story of Yasuke is only just beginning, teasing more entries in the franchise.
How Netflix's Yasuke Sets up a Season 2
Netflix's first season of Yasuke ends on a redemptive note. Here's how Season 2 could be set up for the Black samurai and Saki.
Yasuke: Why One Particular Killing Still Haunts the Black Samurai
As a samurai, Yasuke kills countless individuals, but it's the killing of one particular character he's close with that haunts him for decades.
Yasuke: Season 1's Emotional Ending, Explained
Netflix's Yasuke ends on an emotional note after the Black samurai is forced to make big decisions to save Japan from a supernatural threat.
Yasuke Creators and Cast Break Down the Samurai Anime in New Featurette
Netflix has released a new featurette in which the creators of Yasuke talk about putting together a historical fantasy about the famous Black samurai.